Emergency
Lost passports, medical help, legal issues, and what to do when things go wrong.
Can I Extend My 30-Day Visa-Free Stay?
Whether and how to extend a visa-free stay in China beyond 30 days. Covers application process, required documents, approval chances, and what happens if your extension is denied.
China Overstay Penalty: Fines and Consequences
What happens if you overstay your visa or visa-free period in China. Detailed breakdown of fines, detention risks, entry bans, and how to handle an overstay situation.
Lost Passport in China: Emergency Steps
Immediate action plan for foreigners who lose their passport in China. Covers police report, embassy procedures, temporary travel documents, and how to handle visa/entry stamp replacement.
China Emergency Phone Numbers: Complete Guide
All emergency and essential phone numbers in China for foreigners: police, ambulance, fire, traffic accident, and consular protection. Includes how to call without speaking Chinese.
Hospitals for Foreigners in Major Chinese Cities
Which hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and other major cities have international departments, English-speaking staff, and accept foreign insurance.